Upper Providence Cop Praised for Helping Motorist, Injured Deer

Upper Providence Police Officer Fred Mason recently received praise for his assistance in helping a motorist and an injured deer after the deer struck a vehicle. 

Patch received the following email sent to Upper Providence Police Chief Dave Montella praising Mason's efforts. 


Subject: Good Police Work
Good Morning Chief Montella,
On Sept. 25, 2013, during rush hour, traveling south on Route 252, directly above U.S. Route 1, at approximately 5:30 p.m., I witnessed a deep leap into traffic and land on a lady's small Toyota. I pulled over to ensure the lady was unharmed as the impact of the accident made a loud noise, partially collapsing the roof and shattering the windshield. Thankfully, the woman did not seem physically harmed (just a bit of shock). Another gentleman contacted emergency services. The injured deer laid across traffic blocking the northbound traffic lane. Officer Mason was the first to respond. After making certain the lady was safe, he strategically parked his car to avoid further traffic accidents and further injury to the animal.

If you have ever experienced that intersection during that busy time of day, it is easy to identify the mood of the citizens. People were honking their cars, yelling, "Shoot it and let's go." Officer Mason heroically controlled the potentially volatile situation with his presence. He opened the trunk and procured an animal catch pole. The frightened and wounded animal regained footing and began to run around Rt. 252. Officer Mason captured the deer and gently escorted the animal to safety in the woods. He then maneuvered behind the lady in the Toyota and politely calmed her. He provided a plan for her to move her car, which kept her safe and restored the flow of traffic.

Officer Mason was authoritative, precise and kind. He demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism. I wanted to inform you of this very positive interaction, as most times people only recognize/report a negative perception. Thanks for your attention.